Australia’s top suburbs for families and singles revealed
Whether you’re looking to move or are just after a little purchase reinforcement after investing your life savings, here are the best suburbs to live in Australia, according to experts.
Following a survey conducted by Rent, resulting in over 57,000 reviews of Australia’s individual suburbs, renters rated their suburb for a range of features - whether it's good for families, close to the CBD, accessible for public transport, good cafes and restaurants and so on. As a result, the best suburbs in Australia for families and singles have been named as part of a wider list, divided into groups to suit different lifestyles.
For example, in New South Wales, Wahroonga, 22km north-west of Sydney, has been named as the best suburb for families, while the inner-city Surry Hills is best for singles. In Victoria, north-west Aberfeldie is best for families and inner-east Collingwood for singles.
This reveals an overall picture into liveability in Australian suburbs, with other categories listed for those suburbs ideal for a quiet- or conversely, vibrant lifestyle. The list provides a useful tool for prospective renters and homeowners with a better idea of what suburb will fit their needs.
Here's a snapshot:
New South Wales
Top 10 hotspots for families:
- Wahroonga
- Katoomba
- Bella Vista
- Blayney
- Glen Alpine
- Hornsby Heights
- Rydalmere
- Booragul
- Corowa
- Eschol Park
Top 10 hotspots for singles:
- Surry Hills
- Darlinghurst
- Chippendale
- Bondi Junction
- Newtown
- Callaghan
- Potts Point
- Crows Nest
- The Hill
- Ultimo
Victoria
Top 10 hotspots for families:
- Aberfeldie
- Clifton Hill
- Balwyn
- Canadian
- Mansfield
- Eynesbury
- Korumburra
- South Kingsville
- Warracknabeal
- Healesville
Top 10 hotspots for singles:
- Collingwood
- Abbotsford
- Prahran
- Richmond
- Fitzroy
- South Yarra
- Windsor
- Southbank
- Brunswick East
- Brunswick
Queensland
Top 10 hotspots for families:
- Mansfield
- Upper Caboolture
- Buscasia
- Lammermoor
- Avoca
- Bahrs Scrub
- Mundingburra
- Pomona
- Seventeen Mile Rocks
- Childers
Top 10 hotspots for singles:
- Fortitude Valley
- Cairns City
- Brisbane City
- South Brisbane
- Chermside West
- East Brisbane
- Woolloongabba
- Townsville City
- Kelvin Grove
- Surfers Paradise
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